We are excited to have a Student Support Worker opportunity available immediately until June 25, 2027. This position is available based on government complexity funding and will be a member of the complexity team
Lethbridge School Division is looking for empathetic, sensitive and patient individuals to work as part of a dynamic team. The Student Support Worker will provide support and services to students experiencing emotional, behavioral or other concerns that impact the student's ability to engage in the school environment. Employees in this class often act in an advisory role to facilitate students' access to services or provide direct assistance in response to students' needs or teachers' requests. Lethbridge School Division, embraces diversity and functions in a dynamic, innovative and fast paced environment.
What will you work?
35.00 hours/week.
A Student Support Worker has a working calendar that provides time off during some non-instructional days.
What will you do?
Responsibilities include identifying students potentially at risk, accessing appropriate internal and external resources, organizing and leading support groups, and facilitating strategies for student progress with specific emphasis on supporting self-regulation and executive functioning.
Employees in this class have considerable internal contacts both with the school and School Division. Contacts vary and involve providing information through various means, resolving conflicts and coordinating information services. Employees also participate on internal committees to share information, receive direction and report on progress. External contacts extend to community service agencies, parents and other involved supports.
The successful candidate will provide support in the areas of social skills, conflict resolution and mediation, self-esteem, assertiveness, communications, study skills, goal setting, problem solving and anger and stress management. The student support team member will assist with orientation and transition processes. The candidate will act as a mediator when students are in conflict, provides conflict resolution support and guide students through the process.
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Location(s) Available:
LCI High School
-1 Position (35.00 hrs/wk)
Please note that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding an interview.
Requirements
Education and Experience Required:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
In order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants new to Lethbridge School
Division who are offered employment must provide:
Benefits
The wage range for this position is $28.43 - $30.52/hour; effective September 1, 2026, rate ranges will increase to $29.28 - 31.44/hour depending on the candidate's education and experience.
Lethbridge School Division prides itself on supporting and promoting the wellness of our employees through our diverse benefit plan for you and your family to access. Some of the amazing benefits included are:
This is a purposeful and rewarding career that helps make a difference in students lives!
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